Stranger Things: Heroes and Monsters

Name: Stranger Things: Heroes and Monsters
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9780241786321
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By Stranger Things and Rana Tahir

Series: Stranger Things

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241786321

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Patrick Spaziante and Katherine Spaziante
Adapted by Rana Tahir

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Rana Tahir (Author) Rana Tahir is an educator and author. She is a Kundiman Fellow and a member of RAWI. Her work can be found in BAHR magazine and Catch literary magazine among other places. She received her MFA from Pacific University and teaches in Portland, OR. Patrick Spaziante and Katherine Spaziante (Illustrator) Patrick Spaziante is an American comic book artist known for his work for Archie Comics, in particular his interior pencil and cover work for Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic X and Sonic Universe. Patrick is very happy to introduce his daughter, Katherine Spaziante, a recent graduate of Purchase College. Just beginning her artistic career, Katherine assisted on this book's cover. He thanks her for keeping the Spaz name alive and well!

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